Beet Kvass Molasses

Recipe GLPR6a4d9a89b38fba

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Eastern European
Beverage
50 min
Servings: 2
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A concentrated syrup made by reducing beet kvass with sugar until it achieves a thick, molasses-like consistency. This intensely flavored condiment coats the back of a spoon and works beautifully as a glaze, dressing, or finishing drizzle for salads and Middle Eastern dishes. The result is stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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Ingredients

2½ cups beet kvass

¼ cup sugar

Directions

  1. Pour the beet kvass and sugar into a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and whisk frequently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture reaches a rolling boil, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer gently. Stir occasionally and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the saucepan. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to a molasses-like consistency, fully coats the back of a spoon, and reduces to approximately ½ cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Pour the hot mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-resistant airtight container. Allow it to cool until it no longer steams, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cover the container with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use. The beet kvass molasses may be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.